Social Media Crackdown in Venezuela

SOURCE www.npr.org
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro is using social media to crack down on government opponents and glorify security forces.

Key Points

  • Maduro using social media to target government opponents
  • Security forces being glorified on social media

Pros

  • Provides insight into how social media is being used for political purposes in Venezuela

Cons

  • Potential infringement on freedom of speech and human rights